Eleanor Smith Inclusive Home Design Act of 2026
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jul 23, 2026)
Eleanor Smith Inclusive Home Design Act of 2026
This bill requires certain newly constructed, federally assisted housing, including single-family homes and town houses, to contain at least one level that complies with specified minimum standards of accessibility for individuals with disabilities.
The standards include an accessible unit entrance, wheelchair accessible doorways, at least one wheelchair accessible bathroom, and light switches and outlets at reachable heights.
An aggrieved person may commence a civil action with respect to a violation of this requirement.
What just happenedJul 23, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateJul 23, 2026
- Jul 23, 2026IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee - Jul 23, 2026IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate